Photos From the 2025 Jackson County Fair

Annabelle talks with Chance Frahm about his Bucket & Bottle Calfs!

Annabelle then talks with Cora Lee Duhme about her Calf Lucky!

Annabelle Talks with Myles Schnoor about his Bucket & Bottle Calfs!

Annabelle Talks with Jaylen about her Rabbits!

Annabelle talks with Trenton about his Rabbit Boba!

Here are the winners from the 2025 Kids Pedal Pull:

4 & Under: 3rd- Hannah Till, 2nd- Laura Rickertsen, 1st- Henry Rickertsen

5 year olds: 3rd- Olivia Wilms, 2nd- Elias Lange, 1st- Casey Eberhardt

6 year olds: 3rd- Luke Sheridan, 2nd- Theo Rickertsen, 1st- Riot Daniels

7 year olds: 3rd- Charlee Regan, 2nd- Detroit Holdgrafer, 1st- Nash Nohr

8 year olds: 3rd- Chase Till, 2nd- Jason Dirks, 1st- Jason Rickertsen

9 + 10 year olds: 3rd- Lyle Conrad, 2nd- Paisley Lange, 1st- Connor Rickertsen

11 + 12 Year Olds: 3rd- Krystin Dontje, 2nd- Johnny Miller, 1st- Callan Finchk

Here are the Flower Show Results from Chairperson Joyce Ostert:

Best flower: Diane Derganz

2nd Best Flower: Mary Jo Weis

Best Potted Plant: Adrianna Fier

2nd Best Potted Plant: Pat Dierks

Best Vegetable: Joyce Ostert

2nd Best Vegetable: Pat Dierks

Best Design: Ann Bowman

2nd Best Design: Ann Bowman

Outstanding Artistic Design: Ann Bowman

Under the Coleus Fair Flower  Categories:

Best Design: Mary Ellen Kirk

Best Potted Plant: Joyce Ostert

2nd Best Potted Plant: Joan & Nell

Best Different Color Coleus Slips: Pat Dierks

2nd Best Different Color Coleus Slips: Barb McCray

Best Same Color Coleus Slips: Barb McCary

2nd Best Same Color Coleus Slips: Pat Dierks

Hanging Basket Best: Joyce Ostert

2nd Best  Hanging Basket: Barb McCray

Potted Plant Different Colors: Pat Dierks

In the Juniors:

Overall Winner: Chase Till

Best Junior Division: Chase Till

2nd Best Junior: Hayden Hartz

Here are the Results from the 547 exhibits that were on display this year from the Open Class: 

Woodworking Class-

1st Senior: Tabitha Cornelius-Restored Steamer Trunk

2nd Senior: Linda Smith-Restored Antique Dresser

1st Junior: Maddie Blake-Wood Duck Nesting Box

Culinary Class-

1st Senior: Norma Round-Zucchini Cobbler Bars

2nd Senior: Mary Ann McLaughlin-Rhubarb Cookies

1st Junior: Blair Becker-Cherry Pie

2nd Junior: Cohen Kirchhoff-Cinnamon Scones

Canning Class-

1st Senior: Linda Behne-Cherry Pie Filling

2nd Senior: Dee Damman-Tomato Juice

Place Setting Class-

1st Senior: Tabitha Cornelius-Taste of Season (Be Happy)

2nd Senior: Tabitha Cornelius-Pastry Cake Forks

Sewing Class-

1st Senior: Libby Moliter-Sherpa Vest

2nd Senior: Linda Smith-Quilt with Photo Album

Needlecraft Class-

1st Senior: Pat Dierks-Extravagant Doily

2nd Senior: Pat Dierks-Exclusive Doily

1st Junior: Cate Otting-Crochet Red Baby Doll Top

2nd Junior: Cate Otting-Crochet =Cowboy Booties

Fine Arts Class-

1st Senior: Elodie Hutchins-Horse Pencil Drawing

2nd Senior: Barbara Pestka-Reflections in Acrylic

1st Junior: Aria Dohse-Chickadee on Branch Watercolor

2nd Junior: Mansyn Kirchhoff-Butterfly Mixed Media

Needlework Class-

1st Senior: Sue Kunde-Halloween Gnomies Cross Stitch

2nd Senior: Tammy DeVore-Spring in the Valley Cross Stitch

Hobby Collection-

1st Senior: Ben Schneider-Tumbled Polished Rocks

Quilts Class-

1st Senior: Libby Molitor-Starry Night Quilt Painting

2nd Senior: Mary Cain-Queen Mint Quilt

Crafts Class-

1st Senior: Dena Dundee-Hunting Dog Stained Glass

2nd Senior: Kim Deppe-Gourd Red Santa

1st Junior: Josi DeMoss-Scarecrow Candle Holder

2nd Junior: Tommy Blake-Farm Scene Table

Photography Class-

1st Senior: Chris Cornelius-Bumblebee

2nd Senior: Judy Schneider-Snowy Range

1st Junior: Mansyn Kirchhoff-A Boy With His Tractor

2nd Junior: Evelyn Larson-A Face-eye

Interior/Exterior Creations Class-

1st Senior: Kim Deppe-Gourd Cow Rides

2nd Senior: Joyce Ostert-Old Carpenters Toolbox